Greek edit

Etymology edit

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πρόεδρος (próedros, one who sits in the first place, president, presiding officer). Prefix προ- (pro-) and see ἕδρα (hédra, seat).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɾo.e.ðɾos/
  • Hyphenation: πρό‧ε‧δρος

Noun edit

πρόεδρος (próedrosm or f (plural πρόεδροι)

  1. chairman
  2. president

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